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A VPS (virtual private server) is for traders who run Expert Advisors on MT4 or MT5. The terminal runs on a remote server around the clock, so trades are not interrupted when you switch off your computer or lose power. Many brokers offer a VPS for free, usually with a condition: a minimum account balance or a set monthly trading volume.
The second benefit is speed. If the server sits in the same data centre as the broker’s trade servers (usually Equinix LD4 in London or NY4 in New York), execution latency drops to a few milliseconds. That matters for scalping and news EAs, much less for swing trading.
Licensed brokers that offer a VPS
| Rank | Broker | Regulators | Platforms | Broker-Pro score | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | FCA, ASIC, CySEC | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | 7.3/10 | Review (RU) |
| 2 | AvaTrade | CBI, ASIC, FSCA | MT4, MT5, AvaOptions | 7.1/10 | Review (RU) |
| 3 | FXOpen | FCA, ASIC | MT4, MT5, TickTrader | 7.0/10 | Review (RU) |
| 4 | ThinkMarkets | FCA, ASIC | ThinkTrader, MT4, MT5 | 7.0/10 | Review (RU) |
| 5 | Vantage | ASIC, FCA | MT4, MT5 | 6.8/10 | Review (RU) |
| 6 | HFM (HotForex) | FCA, CySEC, FSCA | MT4, MT5 | 6.8/10 | Review |
| 7 | FP Markets | ASIC, CySEC | MT4, MT5, cTrader | 6.8/10 | Review (RU) |
| 8 | IC Markets | ASIC, CySEC | MT4, MT5, cTrader | 6.8/10 | Review (RU) |
| 9 | Axi | FCA, ASIC | MT4 | 6.7/10 | Review (RU) |
| 10 | Tickmill | FCA, CySEC | MT4, MT5 | 6.7/10 | Review (RU) |
| 11 | XM (Trading Point) | CySEC, ASIC | MT4, MT5 | 6.7/10 | Review (RU) |
| 12 | FXTM | CySEC, FSCA | MT4, MT5 | 6.3/10 | Review (RU) |
The score matches the rating shown in our broker review: the average of the five criteria in the Broker-Pro methodology (regulation, legal documents, platform, fees and client feedback).
Free VPS conditions differ between brokers and change from time to time. Check the deposit and volume requirements on the broker’s website before opening an account.
What to check
- Conditions. What deposit is required and what happens if you miss the monthly volume: the VPS is switched off or you start paying.
- Server location. The closer to the broker’s servers, the faster the execution.
- Resources. How many terminals and EAs the server can handle.
- Alternative. MT4 and MT5 have built-in paid MetaQuotes hosting if your broker does not offer a VPS.
See also our rankings of MT4 brokers, MT5 brokers and ECN brokers.
FAQ
Do I need a VPS for manual trading?
Usually not. A VPS is useful for EAs and copy trading that must run without breaks.
Is it safe to run my terminal on a broker’s VPS?
Yes, with a licensed broker. Only you have access to the server, and the broker already knows your trading password.
Will a VPS make a losing EA profitable?
No. It removes technical failures, not strategy flaws.
Trading CFDs and Forex carries a high risk of losing money. Most retail investors lose money when trading CFDs. This content is not investment advice. Licence data is current as of November 2026; check the broker’s status in the regulator’s register before opening an account.